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6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 30, 2016 Cook's Corner You, too, can make a famous Diner Omelet BY BETTY KAISER For the Sentinel Customers at our family busi- ness (Kaiser’s Country Diner) would often stick their heads in the kitchen window and ask, “Is Chuck cooking today?” My husband was known as a creative, generous cook who didn’t cut corners. If Chuck was working the line or just in the kitchen, you were in for a good meal—especially if it was one of his specialty omelets. Chuck was not a trained chef in the classical sense. He started out in the food business as a wholesale food and beverage purveyor to hospitals, military bases and restaurants. His ter- ritory ranged from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, Calif. He was successful in sales, but I was the cook in the family. After going into the restaurant business, he became a great cook under the tutelage of an elderly Japanese chef who was a former custom- er. Chuck met Tom Yononaka on a cold-call sale to his small café in Ventura. Tom was getting ready to retire from his busi- ness at about the time that we opened Kaiser’s Country Diner. We desperately needed a good cook, and Tom needed some- thing to keep him busy a few hours a day. He stayed with us for 10 years. Tom was a quiet, soft-spoken gentleman with an interesting background. When World War II broke out, his parents and sib- lings were one of the Japanese families living on the West Coast, where they were interned. Tom was about 18 years old when he was recruited to join the U.S. Army. A loyal U.S. citizen who spoke Japanese, he was trained as a sniper to be parachuted be- hind the lines in Japan. After the war, he returned to Los Angeles, where he trained as a chef. His career was exhibition cooking at the famous Clifton’s Cafete- ria until he retired and moved to Ventura. Clean, neat and effi cient, his cooking skills were breathtak- ing, and he was a stabilizing force for the short-order cooks who wanted to be part of our kitchen. He made chefs out of those who were teachable, and Chuck was his best pupil. Noth- ing went out of our kitchen un- less it met Tom’s standards. His culinary skills would put today’s television cooks to shame. Our breakfast business was renowned for its omelets. Thanks to Tom, they were tall, fl uffy and tasty. They were never heavy and greasy like so many restaurants serve. Chuck was Tom’s fi rst and best pupil. He says that Tom taught him everything he needed to know except how to fl ip two omelets at the same time! Today, my husband still makes the omelets at our house. They are still light and fl uffy and so good that I seldom or- der one at a restaurant. When I asked him to share his secrets with my readers, he smiled and said, “It’s no secret. It’s a skill.” So here goes. If you’ve always wanted to make an omelet like a professional…read his Omelet 101 directions carefully. You can do it! Before attempting the om- elet, practice fl ipping — not eggs, but toast! Chuck said that Tom taught him and all of our cooks how to practice fl ipping toast before they fl ipped eggs. You’ll understand why as you keep reading. Omelet-tossing is a skill that I’ve never perfect- ed but I can do oven omelets. Thankfully, my husband is a pro. Enjoy! CHUCK’S OMELET 101 (Serves one generously) 3 eggs, whipped until fl uffy 3 tablespoons milk or cream A dash of salt and pepper 3 teaspoons butter Add cream, salt and pepper to whipped eggs. On high, melt butter in a skillet until it sizzles. Pour egg mixture into skillet. As the eggs on the bottom start to set, start lifting the set part slightly with a spatula. Let the uncooked portion fl ow underneath and cook. When the bottom is cooked, take the pan to the kitchen sink, swirl eggs to be sure the omelet is loose. (Professional cooks fl ip them at the stove. I don’t recommend it for beginners!) Tilt pan downward, pull back, fl ip up and catch with pan. Put back on the stove, turn off the heat (the bottom will continue cooking and fi ll with desired ingredients. As soon as the mix- ture seems set, fold or roll it over. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately with country fried potatoes, toast or biscuits. EASY PUFFY OVEN OMELET (An old Betty Crocker recipe) 4 eggs 4 tablespoons cream Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 tablespoons butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Separate eggs and beat egg The progression of a perfect omelet: Above left, the omelet is ready to fl ip. Left: The om- elet is plated. Above, garnished with cheese and avocado, buttermilk pancakes on the side. South Lane Physical Therapy LLC Did you know? As a patient at SLPT you receive free and unlimited access to Emerald Fitness Club in Cottage Grove. W. STU HOGG PT, OCS, COMT Orthopedic • Sport • Spine whites until stiff with cream of tartar. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; beat in cream. Fold into beaten whites. Pour into sizzling butter in a heavy, ovenproof skillet. Turn heat to low. Cook slowly until light brown underneath (about 10 minutes) and no fi ngerprint shows when touched. Bubbles will appear and mixture will look moist. 303 Main Street, Cottage Grove OR Phone: 541.942.6482 Fax: 541.942.6483 MARIE WILLIAMSON PTA Place in skillet in oven and bake until light brown on top about 10-15 minutes. Make half- inch deep crease across omelet. Slip turner under, tip skillet to loosen omelet and fold in half. Roll omelet top side down onto hot platter. Serve with a hot cheese or mushroom sauce or a creamed chicken, ham or asparagus sauce. Serves 2 with a side dish of fruit and rolls. Keep it simple and keep it seasonal! Betty Kaiser’s Cook’s Corner is dedicated to sharing a variety of recipes that are deli- cious, family oriented and easy to prepare. Contact her at 942- 1317 or email bchatty@bettykaiser.com For information call 800-481-3280 or return coupon. Name(s) Address City, State, Zip Age(s) Phone ( ) E-mail The Salvation Army, Bill Olson, Gift Planning Office 8495 SE Monterey Avenue, Happy Valley, OR 97086 E-mail: plannedgiving@usw.salvationarmy.org Visit: www.salwest.org ©2016 The Salvation Army TB ACGA4 The City of Cottage Grove Public Works Department will be conducting its annual Leaf Pickup during the following weeks: November 14 th -18 th • December 5 th - 9 th • December 19 th -23 rd Tips for Leaf Placement in Street ✓ Only piles of loose leaves will be picked up ✓ Pile leaves on the street surface near the gutter, keeping gutter and catch basins free of leaves so storm water is not obstructed ✓ On streets without curbs and gutter, pile the leaves near the street surface away from ditches ✓ Stack the leaves so that they don’t block bike and traffi c lanes ✓ Leaves should be piled in rows so they do not block the fl ow of water along the curb and do not encroach on the traffi c lane ✓Do not place leaves in the streets where curbside parking does not exist. You may bring those leaves to the designated area outside the Row River Water Treatment Plant at 3300 Row River Road ✓ Do not place your leaves in plastic bags ✓ Branches will not be picked up ✓ Shrub prunings and blackberry vines will not be picked up ✓ Do not include rocks, metal or other debris in your leaf pile ✓ Lawn clippings will not be picked up For more information please contact the Public Works Department at (541)942-2042 during working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. W orship D irectory DRAIN: Gateway Family Fellowship Church of the Nazarene 337 “C” St. Drain, OR Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:45am Living Hope Free Lunch Wed. at 12:30pm 541-836-7051 www.drainnaz.org HOPE U.M.C. 131 W “A” St. Drain, OR 541-315-1617 Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen Bible Study: 10:45am Potluck Lunch: 11:45 Worship: 12:30pm COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Services: 9am and 10:30am Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.com Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) 541-942-6842 Pastor: Jeff Smith Two Services on Sun: 9am & 10:45am Youth Group Bible Study Child Care 10:45am Service Only www.cgcalvary.org Center for Spiritual Living Cottage Grove 700 Gibbs Ave. (Community Center) Rev. Bobby Lee Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. cslcottagegrove@gmail.com First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St • 541-942-4479 Pastor: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.com Old Time Gospel Fellowship 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Jim Edwards Sunday Service: 10:00am Join us in Traditional Christian Worship Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am Grove Community Church 77820 Mosby Creek Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-0123 Pastor: Bryan Parsons Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery: Infant - Pre-K Kidʼs Church: K to 5th grade Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712 Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J. Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:30am St. Philip Benizi, Creswell: 552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895-8686 Sunday: 8:30am Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Bob Singer Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org Cottage Grove Faith Center 33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942-4851 Lead Pastor: Isaac Hovet www.cg4.tv Summer Schedule: Sunday Service 10am Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Covered Bridge Nazarene Church 152 S. M St. 541-942-4422 Pastor: Cindy Slaymaker Sunday School: 9:30am Worship 10:30am Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. • 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Pastor Rulon Combs Worship & Childrenʼs Church 10:00 am Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-767-0447 Preachers: Tony Martin & Robert Evans Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.com St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the fl ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sundway Worship 10:30 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Worship: 10:30am Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Kids Free) 2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm cottagegroveumc.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: 11:00am “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, please contact the Cottage Grove Sentinel at 541-942-3325.
